Today, the White House Twitter account reached 3,000,000 followers! The White House uses Twitter to connect with citizens around the country and keep our followers up-to-date on the latest news from the President and the Obama Administration. To celebrate 3,000,000 followers, we want to hear from you: Tell us why you follow @WhiteHouse . Let us know on Twitter with the hashtag #FollowWH . We'll highlight some of our favorite responses on WhiteHouse.gov. From the first Twitter Town Hall at the White House to launching the Twitter Q&A series "Office Hours," we're continually looking for new ways to engage with Americans. Do you have feedback on how the White House uses twitter or ideas on what we can do better? Share them with us through this webform or on Twitter using the hashtag #WHWeb . We look forward to getting your feedback. Take a look at some of our top Twitter moments over the years below or on Storify , and don't miss a new behind the scenes video with President Obama answering your questions on Twitter. [ View the story "Celebrating 3,000,000 @WhiteHouse Twitter Followers" on Storify ] Celebrating 3,000,000 @WhiteHouse Twitter Followers The White House uses Twitter to connect with citizens around the country and keep our followers up-to-date on the latest news from the White House. Check out some of our favorite moments on Twitter and let us know why you #FollowWH. Storified by The White House · Sat, Aug 04 2012 01:20:31 May 5, 2009: The White House launches the @WhiteHouse account on Twitter Welcome to the official Twitter page for the White House!The White House July 6, 2011: President Obama hosts the first ever Twitter Town Hall at the White House. BREAKING: 1st Twitter @townhall w/ Pres Obama at the WH on 7/6 @ 2ET. #AskObama your Qs on the economy & jobs: http://askobama.twitter.comThe White House The Twitter Town Hall also marks the first ever White House Tweetup , a chance for White House followers to attend in-person events and meet with White House officials. Announcing WH Tweetups! Some lucky @whitehouse followers will get invites to the Twitter @townhall @ the WH: http://wh.gov/17tThe White House July 26, 2011:The White House launches Twitter Q&A series “Office Hours” using the hashtag #WHChat to answer questions about key issues. Thanks everyone for joining our 1st WH Office Hours. What'd you think of the #WHChat? Let us know how we can improve.The White House October 19, 2011: First Lady Michelle Obama sendsher first tweet from @JoiningForces, calling on Americans to show their support military families, before Game One of the World Series in St. Louis. The First Lady's First Tweetwhitehouse December 2011: People around the country use the hashtag #40dollars to speak out about the importance of extending the payroll tax cut and your voices made all the difference. Thanks to all who shared #40dollars stories. Today's victory is yours. Keep making your voices heard – it makes all the difference. –boThe White House Why Your Voice Matterswhitehouse January 2012: Following the State of the Union Address, the White House hosts a Twitter Office Hours marathon with more than 30 administration officials answering questions from people around the country. The State of the Union Twitter Q&A series marks Vice President Biden's first Twitter interview . PHOTO: VP kicking off his 1st live @Twitter chat in #NewHampshire earlier today http://pic.twitter.com/Bs1FKb2vOffice of VP Biden May 24, 2012: President Obama participates in a surprise Q&A on Twitter focused on his to-do list for Congress to create jobs. Let's try this: After I speak here in Iowa about clean energy jobs, I'll answer a few questions on #CongressToDoList. Ask w/ #WHChat -boThe White House Behind-the-Scenes Video: Twitter Q&A with President Obamawhitehouse June 2012: Young people all over the country use the hashtag #DontDoubleMyRate and make their voices heard to prevent interest rates on student loans from doubling. Why Your Voice Matters - #Dontdoublemyratewhitehouse August 5, 2012: @WhiteHouse reaches 3,000,000 followers! read more